"biting the hand that feeds you"
DefinitionTurning on your master/superior who has never mistreated you;
Turning on your benefactor
Hurting someone who was/has been helping you
Example
\"Rufus deserved what he got. He bit the hand that fed him, in a manner of
speaking.\"
\"Never bite that hand that feeds you. You may need it later.\"
Origin
Unclear, probably came from a dog owner. Supposed Greek poet Sopho first
used this expression back in 600 B.C., but first recorded English use is
1711. Unfortunately neither reference had any examples.
Chinese Equivalent
狗咬鲁洞宾，不识好歹 ? 忘恩负义呢？
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